Flights from Halifax to Chicago

On the edge of town

Bordering the serene waters of Lake Michigan, you won’t find a better-named neighbourhood than Edgewater. Visit this charming lakeside locale when you fly from Halifax to Chicago.

The community began as a playground of Chicago’s elite, before springing up into a popular summer destination. Different phases of Edgewater’s evolution can be seen in the historic districts that populate the area. However, the biggest draw to Edgewater is still its pristine beaches.

Swinging through the Jazz Age of the 1920s, Edgewater witnessed the arrival of hip nightclubs and chic hotels. You won’t be at a loss for welcoming places to stay during your visit from Halifax to Chicago. In the Bryn Mawr Historic District, choose from the Belle Shore Apartment Hotel or Bryn Mawr Apartment Hotel across the street.

The Andersonville section of Edgewater is renowned for its distinctively Swedish heritage. Within the Swedish American Museum is the archived history of Swedes in Chicago. Among the museum’s exhibits, you’ll also see the historic and contemporary artwork of renowned Swedish artists.

Move to the tree-lined streets of the Lakewood Balmoral Historic District. Walk by the charming turn-of-the-century residences, marking Edgewater’s shift to a Chicago suburb. From here, it’s only a few blocks until you pass Lakeshore Drive and arrive at the neighbourhood’s sandy beaches.

When searching for things to do in Chicago, put a trip to the beach on your list. Edgewater’s Foster Beach and Osterman Beach, frequented by locals, are highly favoured for swimming. Take a paddleboard onto the water and check out the scenic backdrop of the city skyline.

Catch a flight from Halifax to Chicago and live life on the edge in Edgewater.

East meets Midwest

Fly from Halifax to Chicago and discover eclectic shopping and culinary escapades in Chinatown.

Stroll through the big red gates that mark the entrance to this enclave on Wentworth Avenue. You’ll see a different side of Chicago, decorated with restaurants and stores whose elaborate signs beg you to step through the doors.

A legendary mainstay of the area is Won Kow Restaurant. Opened in 1928, you can taste history in the delicious dim sum and steaming green teas. Even Al Capone was rumoured to have a favourite table tucked away in a corner of this restaurant.

Chart a course through the streets of Chinatown. Vendors are stocked in exotic delicacies and herbs that will help spice up your next home-cooked meal. This foodie trek will likely lead you to Chinatown Square.

Blending the lively streets into an indoor setting, Chinatown Square presents two storeys of retail therapy. A relatively new addition among Chinatown’s retro buildings, get lost in the maze of stores inside the complex.

In contrast, the Pui Tak Center, built in 1927 conveys the enduring spirit of the neighbourhood.  The building displays the prominent features of Chinese architecture with ornately curving roofs and towers. You might think the Pui Tak Center belongs in the Forbidden City rather than Chicago.

Travel from the “Great Walls to the Great Lakes” at the Chinese American Museum. This permanent exhibit at the museum tells the inspiring story of Chinese immigrants in the Windy City. You’ll be blown away by their contributions to the United States, including the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

Enjoy a modern display of Chinese customs and traditions in Chicago’s Chinatown. Join the festivities at the Chinese Lunar New Year Parade. Try your best to dodge the fiery dragons that run loose in the streets surrounded by crowds of onlookers.

Take a journey to the Midwest for an eastern experience with a flight from Halifax to Chicago.